Kerry Logistics has secured a contract with Debenhams, a leading British multinational retailer, to support the department store’s growing export market in the Middle East. Kerry Logistics will handle all airfreight from Debenhams’ distribution centre (DC) in Peterborough, UK, to various destinations in the Middle East, including Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Additionally, Kerry will provide value-added services at origin including garment re-labelling, … [Read more...] about Kerry wins Debenhams contract for Middle East
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Frankfurt sees 2% cargo decline in July
Cargo (airfreight and airmail) dropped by two per cent to 177,840 tonnes in July 2015 compared to a year earlier, while 6.2 million passengers set a new record for Frankfurt Airport . The number of aircraft movements grew by two per cent year-on-year to 43,710, another historic record at Frankfurt Airport. The previous peak day of 43,675 takeoffs and landings was reached in July 2007. Accumulated maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) grew noticeably by 3.8 per cent to 2.7 million tonnes – another new … [Read more...] about Frankfurt sees 2% cargo decline in July
‘One-stop’ cold chain solution for China: FedEx
FedEx Express has launched ‘one-stop’ cold chain solutions in mainland China. Outbound FedEx International Priority Service and domestic Priority Delivery Service in China now offer two packaging solutions – Gel-pack Temperature-Controlled Package and FedEx Cold Shipping Package. With three temperature ranges of -20-0° Celsius, 2-8° Celsius and 15-25° Celsius, these solutions will benefit industries that require refrigeration for their shipments, particularly the healthcare … [Read more...] about ‘One-stop’ cold chain solution for China: FedEx
Ceva wins Universal logistics deal in Brazil
CEVA Logistics has signed a long term contract with Universal Music, a global music leader with strong market positions in recorded music, music publishing and merchandising, to manage their contract logistics operations in Brazil. CEVA will be responsible for the entire logistics for Universal Music in Brazil, South America, including warehousing activities (inbound, outbound, storage, inventory control), distribution (Air and Ground), transportation management, POD (Proof of Delivery), … [Read more...] about Ceva wins Universal logistics deal in Brazil
Qatar Cargo takes delivery of first B747-400BCF
Qatar Airways Cargo’s first B747 freighter has joined the carrier’s expanding fleet, having completed its first flight from Doha to Hong Kong. The addition of the B747-400BCF heavy cargo aircraft and its 112.5 tonne capacity, will enable Qatar Airways Cargo to satisfy growing demand for outsized freight transportation from customers investing in significant infrastructure projects in the Middle East and throughout the world. The aircraft joins its modern fleet of B777 and A330 … [Read more...] about Qatar Cargo takes delivery of first B747-400BCF
Surging Chicago cargo fills Virgin bellies
Virgin Atlantic Cargo recorded a record month for tonnage from Chicago in June, boosting its monthly average volume on the route by over 30 per cent to more than 860 tonnes. The airline’s year-round Chicago business generates cargo shipments for across its global route network. The UK is the top destination, accounting for 53 per cent, while a further 29 per cent of freight originating in Chicago connects over London to India. Virgin Atlantic also carries cargo from Chicago to Australia, … [Read more...] about Surging Chicago cargo fills Virgin bellies